Lake Camelot Dam
Lake Camelot Dam is an earth dam located in Isabella County, Michigan, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Camelot Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Camelot Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Camelot Lk Estates Prop Owners Assn (private). It impounds the Black Creek near Midland.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 85 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 855 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/09/2019.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Isabella |
| Nearest City | Midland |
| River/Stream | Black Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.58307, -84.60939 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 855 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 855 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 645 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 85 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 360 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Camelot Lk Estates Prop Owners Assn |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/09/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00706 |
| Federal ID | MI00706 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |